Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Susan Wolf Moore Madsen

Susan Wolf Moore Madsen

Jun 2, 2025

Susan Wolf Madsen, age 73, resident of Centerville, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at her residence. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Susan was born on May 30, 1952, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late William Moore and the late Roberta Walker Moore. She worked as a school bus driver for Hickman County and was...

Alvin Edmond Walker, Jr.

Alvin Edmond Walker, Jr.

Jun 2, 2025

Alvin Edmond Walker, Jr., age 69, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Born on March 22, 1956, in Newton, New Jersey, Al was the son of the late Alvin Edmond Walker, Sr. and the late Shirley Rose Vanorden Walker. He dedicated his entire career as a mechanic in automotive restoration.

He...

Catherine L Etheridge

Catherine L Etheridge

Jun 1, 2025

Catherine L. Etheridge, age 92, a resident of Hohenwald, Tennessee, formerly of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her residence.

Born on November 7, 1932, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Catherine was the daughter of the late Lloyd Barks and Eva Bethel Barks. She dedicated over two decades of service as a rural postal carrier in Franklin, Tennessee,...

Ronnie E. Tomlin

Ronnie E. Tomlin

Jun 1, 2025

Ronnie E. Tomlin, age 67, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence, after an extended illness.

Born on March 26, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee, Ronnie was the son of the late C.E. Tomlin and the late Mary Jean Hadley Tomlin Gidcomb. He was a former member of Labors Union Local #386. His...

Richard Andrew Beu

Richard Andrew Beu

Jun 1, 2025

Richard Andrew Beu, age 67, husband of Deborah Beu, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Heritage Funeral Home from 12:30-2:30 PM with a funeral service at 2:30 with Pastor Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will be on Friday June 6, 2025...

Novella E. Chumley

Novella E. Chumley

Jun 1, 2025

Novella Edwards Chumley, age 92, a lifelong resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her home.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with a graveside service to follow at Jones Cemetery with Thomas Wrather and Christopher Chumley. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...

Loretta Brown

Loretta Brown

May 30, 2025

Loretta Brown of Columbia, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held on Thursday June 5 at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday June 5 from 11-12 PM. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

She was born...

Jackie Wayne Ervin

Jackie Wayne Ervin

May 30, 2025

Jackie Wayne Ervin, age 80, a resident of Pulaski, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his residence. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on February 25, 1945, Jackie was the son of the late Archie Ervin and the late Florence Cozart Ervin.

Jackie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War....

James Robert Curry

James Robert Curry

May 29, 2025

Mr. James Robert Curry, age 46, a resident of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

James was the son of Jimmy Curry and Judith Talley Curry. He was a loving son, brother, and father,...

Anna Kay Ludy

Anna Kay Ludy

May 28, 2025

Anna Kay Ludy, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, at the age of 74. Born on September 2, 1950, in Westfir, Oregon to Jesse and Edna Evans, Anna Kay was the oldest and only daughter of four kids. She is survived by her three brothers and many nieces, nephews and...

Willis Benjamin Burch

Willis Benjamin Burch

May 27, 2025

Willis Benjamin Burch, 75, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Tuesday, May 2 at Countryside Health and Rehab

Born March 21, 1950 in Warren, PA. Willis served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.

Emily Burke Barron

Emily Burke Barron

May 27, 2025

Emily Burke Barron, age 84, a beloved resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Tristar Spring Hill ER.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rob Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Mount...

Herman Washington

Herman Washington

May 26, 2025

Herman Washington, affectionately known as Papa Bear or Herm, was born September 25, 1949, in Fairfield, Alabama to Alexander and Emma Washington. He departed this life on May 26, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro Tennessee.

Herman was the fourteenth child out of sixteen. He was educated in the Fairfield City School System, graduating from Fairfield Industrial High School in 1967....

Elsie Ann White Oliver Harris

Elsie Ann White Oliver Harris

May 24, 2025

Elsie Ann White Oliver Harris, age 96, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Life Care Center.

Born on June 29, 1928, in Birmingham, Alabama, Elsie was the daughter of the late Ivan Seba and Avah Louvinia Thomas White. She dedicated her career as a nurse at Williamson Medical Center before retiring. She loved listening...

Brendan John Nixon

Brendan John Nixon

May 23, 2025

Brendan John Nixon, age 37, a resident of Leoma, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his residence. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Brendan was born on August 9, 1987, in Phoenix, Arizona, but grew up in Lawrenceburg.

He enjoyed cooking, hiking, fishing, and doing anything that involved spending time with his children and loved ones. A...

Janet Elaine Myers Herzog

Janet Elaine Myers Herzog

May 23, 2025

Janet Elaine Herzog, a devoted Christian, compassionate caregiver, and beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 at the age of 76. 

Born to Jonas F. Myers and Ruth Myers in Westmoreland County, PA, Janet led a life grounded in faith and dedicated to serving God. Her unwavering belief in the power of generosity and spiritual strength...

Judy Faye Perry

Judy Faye Perry

May 21, 2025

Judy Perry, 75, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Born on March 29, 1950, she was a lifelong resident of Lawrenceburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Imanell Clifton; her brother, Jimmy Clifton; and her sisters, Diane Clifton and Pat Mayfield.

Judy is survived by her loving children, Tina Gean (Eric) and...

Willie Mae Norwood

Willie Mae Norwood

May 20, 2025

On Tuesday May 20, 2025, at the blessed age of 95, the Lord sent his angel to carry away the soul of Mother Willie Mae Davis Norwood. She was born on February 19, 1930 to the late George and Annie Davis. She was educated at Park Station Elementary School. In her passing, Mother Norwood is reunited with her husband, Deacon...

Paresh "Prince" Patel

Paresh "Prince" Patel

May 20, 2025

Paresh “Prince” Patel, age 34, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away tragically on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

A funeral ceremony will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee.

Our hearts are shattered by the tragic and senseless loss of Prince, a cherished soul whose warmth lit up Lewisburg...

Ann Shirley

Ann Shirley

May 20, 2025

Mrs. Ann Shirley, age 81, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Unity in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Friday,...